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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
October 23, 2018
9:30 A.M.
                                          

NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a REGULAR MEETING of the Commissioners Court will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Administration Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:

 
             
1.   Roll Call
 
2.   Pledge of Allegiance
 
3.   Prayer
 
4.   Approval of Consent Agenda
 
5.   County Judge's Office:
 
A. 67310   Resolution honoring Texas State Representative Oscar Longoria
 
6.   District Attorney's Office:
 
A. 66624   Proclamation declaring October 27th as National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
 
B. 67189   DA-Border Prosecution Unit Grant (BPU)(1281):
1. Approval to accept the Region 3-Border Prosecution Unit Grant in the amount of $554,513.60, effective 09/01/2018 through 08/31/2019.
2. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2019 Region 3-Border Prosecution Unit grant funds in the amount of $554,513.60.
3. Approval to appropriate the FY 2019 Region 3-Border Prosecution Unit Grant funds.
 
7.   Sheriff's Office:
 
A. 67239   Sheriff's Federal Sharing - U.S. Department of Treasury (1228):
Approval to appropriate funds in the amount of $77,123.00 from the unassigned fund balance in the Sheriff's Federal Sharing - U.S. Department of Treasury (Fund 1228).
 
8.   Constable Pct. #1:
 
A. 66989   1. Authorization to accept the Approval Notice in reference to the Local Border Security Program 2019 (LBSP) for the amount of $32,000.00.
2. Authorization and approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to Electronically accept grant award from and related document.
3. Authorization to pay Overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
4. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2019 Local Border Security Program (LBSP).
5. Approval to appropriate the budget for Constable Pct. 1 Office portion of the FY 2019 Local Border Security Program (LBSP) in the amount of $32,000.00.
 
9.   Constable Pct. #2:
 
A. 67103   1. Requesting the Surplus of weaponry (2 service handguns) for the purpose of disposition as trade-ins toward the purchase of new weapons including the removal of said items from their inventory after acquisition transaction complete.
2. Acceptance and approval of "single source/quote from Sig Sauer [manufacturer of the weapon with re-sellers not authorized to offer trade-in against quote] for a final transaction total of $1,026.00 [cost less trade-ins detailed in supporting documentation].
 
10.   Tax Office - Paul Villarreal:
 
A. 67170   Discussion and approval of a second amendment to the Full Service Deputy Contract by and between Hidalgo County and BridgePoint Insurance Agency & Permit Center, LLC subject to the Full Service Deputy providing surety bonds in the amount of $100,000 per location and final legal review.
 
B. 67163   Discussion and approval to execute an inter-local agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Edinburg for implementation of scofflaw procedures and processes for vehicle registration denial services.
 
11.   Elections Administration:
 
A. 67293   Discussion on Election Updates.
 
B. 67294   Approval of the 2018 November General Elections Service Contract between Hidalgo County and the following Entities for their elections to be held on November 6, 2018:
1. City of Palmview
2. City of Palmhurst
3. City of Weslaco
4. Hidalgo ISD
5. La Villa ISD
6. Monte Alto ISD
7. South Texas ISD
8. Weslaco ISD
 
12.   Executive Office:
 
A.   Presentation for discussion of the following: 
1) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects 
2) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
 
B. 67290   Discussion, consideration, and action on appointment of Hidalgo County representative to the Hidalgo County Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Committee.
 
C. 67292   Approval to re-designate proxies for the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Policy Board and submit necessary forms as follows: Alternate - Commissioner David L. Fuentes
Proxy No. 1 - Armando Garza, Jr.,
Proxy No. 2 - Erika Reyna
Proxy No. 3 - Michael Leo
 
D. 67302   1. Requesting waiver of the Hidalgo County Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Policy.
2. Requesting approval of First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of Penitas.
 
13.   Human Resources:
 
A.   Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed
 
B. 67298   Planning & Engineering (1200):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 10/29/2018:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Current Position Title Current Grade & Step Proposed Position Title Proposed Grade & Step
Title Change 210-002 0004 Engineering Technician II G10/S01 Administrative Assistant IV G10/S01
 
C. 67191   Criminal District Attorney:
1. Approval of corrections to Exhibit A as approved by Commissioners' Court 10/09/2018 AI-67072.
2. Approval of personnel actions listed in Exhibit B, effective next full pay period 10/29/2018.
3. Approval of the following salary increase, effective next full pay period 10/29/2018:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade & Step Current Budgeted Salary Proposed Budgeted Salary
None 080-002 0001 First Assistant District Attorney Non-Classified $108,794.00 $108,794.00
None 080-015 0001 $10,171.00 $10,171.00
Create 080-007 0203 $0.00 $1,918.00
 
D. 67139   Constable Precinct 1 - TTBH Security
Approval of clarification to agenda item # 66781, item no. 5 to clarify the budgeted salary as follows:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Budgeted Salary
Clarify budgeted salary 291-019 0001 Deputy Constable $44,577.00
 
E. 67169   Public Defender - TTBH (1281):
1. Approval to rescind action taken on Agenda Item # 67012 CC - Regular on October 9, 2018.
2. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 10/15/2018:
Action Employee No. Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade & Step Current Budgeted Salary/ Allowance Proposed Budgeted Salary/ Allowance
Delete Supplemental Allowance 160954 085-019 A001 Public Defender II G15S04 $19,380.00 $0.00
Add Supplemental Allowance 188239 085-019 A002 Public Defender II G15S02 $0.00 $19,320.00
 
F. 67183  
Approval to waive the 2019 contribution/donation of sick leave hours to the Sick Leave Pool for currently enrolled participants due to current level of Sick Leave Pool hours. Employees not currently enrolled and who wish to enroll must contribute sick leave hours as per the Sick Leave Policy.
 
14.   IT Department:
 
A. 67171   Authorization and approval to purchase new wireless service plan with wireless device through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
Department: Description: Employee Name/ID: Service Plan: Equipment: MDN:
Comm. Pct.1 New Cell Phone Activation Roxanne Gonzalez / 219614 NATIONWIDE UNLIMITED MINS EMAIL&DATA UNL+MHS N&W/M2M/MSG UNL $69.99 + $5.00 Taxes/Fees per month Apple iPhone 7 32GB @ $.0 New Line
 
15.   Urban County:
 
A. 67133   “Subject to: HB 1295 Compliance.” Requesting authority to purchase bunker gear through the County's Membership/Participation with BuyBoard's awarded vendor, North American Fire Equipment Co., Inc. (NAFECO contract # 524-17), in the amount of $5,512.00 from FY 30 (2017) Mercedes Fire Stations/Equipment and city funds.
 
B. 67132   “Subject to: HB 1295 Compliance.” Requesting authority to purchase sunshades through the County's Membership/Participation with BuyBoard's awarded vendor, Park Place Recreation Designs, Inc. (contract # 512-16), in the amount of $24,091.00 from FY 30 (2017) Mercedes Parks, Recreational Facilities funds.
 
C. 67135   Requesting approval of a budget and program amendment for the City of Alamo FY’s 29 & 30 (2016 & 2017) work plans.
 
16.   Health & Human Services Department:
 
A.   Health Care Funding District:
 
1. 67209   A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for the Uniform Hospital Rate Increase Program in the amount to be determined by Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) instructions from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) with a IGT transfer date of 10/31/18 and settlement date of 11/1/18.

B. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions.

C. Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC.
 
2.   Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures
 
B.   Indigent Health Care Program:
 
1.  
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
 
2. 67097   Approval of County Indigent Health Care Program Confidentiality Agreement for the following Human Services Division staff:
Employee # 061093, 104566, 123048, 157961, 168327, 229806, 096202
 
17.   Emergency Management:
 
A. 67264   1. Presentation, discussion, and necessary action to terminate the Order Continuing Local State of Disaster for the County of Hidalgo due to the torrential rain event of September 14, 2018 which caused flooding and damage to property.

2. Presentation, discussion and authorization for the County Judge to sign the required documentation.
 
B. 67074   Discussion and approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Hidalgo, Texas and the Hidalgo County Local Emergency Planning Committee with approval for the County Judge to sign.
 
18.   Community Service Agency:
 
A. 67179   Discussion, consideration and action to recommend approval on contract amendment for Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) PY2018 & contract #58180002784 resulting in $105,346.00 additional funds.
 
B. 67027   Discussion, consideration, and approval regarding revised Community Action Advisory Board Election Document, as per recommendation by Hidalgo County Community Service Agency Advisory Board on September 28, 2018.
 
19.   Head Start Program:
 
A. 67106   Discussion/Approval for Hidalgo County Head Start Program to Exercise Option to Extend for an Additional One Year Term the Lease Agreement for Head Start Facility (under same terms and conditions) with Texas Valley Communities Foundation
 
B. 67107   Discussion/Approval for Hidalgo County Head Start Program to Exercise Option to Extend for an Additional Two Year Term the Inter-local Agreements for Head Start Facilities (under same terms and conditions) with the following School District
Lessor Head Start Location Rent Amount
Edcouch-Elsa ISD Edcouch Head Start Center $500.00
Edcouch-Elsa ISD Edcouch Central Kitchen $500.00
 
C. 67108   Discussion/Approval of Request to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County Head Start Program and Mission Consolidated Independent School District
 
D. 67136   Discussion/Approval of Request to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County Head Start Program and Community Loan Center Affordable Small Dollar Loans
 
E. 67102   Discussion/Approval/Appointment of One Community Representative by Each Member of the Commissioners' Court to Serve on the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Policy Council, for a One Year Term According to 45 CFR (1301.3(d)(3) Beginning in October (Pending Appointment: David Fuentes, Commissioner, Precinct 1 and Joseph Palacios, Commissioner, Precinct 4)
 
20.   Public Defender's Office:
 
A. 67096   Public Defender's - TTBH(1281)
1. Approval to rescind action taken on Agenda Item #66684 CC Regular on September 25, 2018.
2. Discussion, consideration and approval of amendment to the Internal Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and Hidalgo County by and through the Hidalgo County Public Defender's Office.
3. Authorization for County Judge, as Authorized Official, to sign Amendment to Interlocal Agreement award related documents.
4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor in the amount of $25,000.00.
5. Approval of Appropriation of Funds.
6. Approval to authorize the increase of supplemental pay allowance for the following employee, effective 10/01/18:
Employee No. Dept./Prg. Slot No. Position Title Current Supplemental Pay Proposed Supplement Pay
160954 085-019 A001 Public Defender II $11,600.00 $19,380.00
 
21.   WIC:
 
A. 67249   1. Requesting approval to amend the Regular Agenda Item #64315 from 4-3-18 on Exhibit A-1 due to errors on the original Certificate Of Acquisition (COA) done by HHSC/DSHS.
2. Requesting approval to remove the 6 incorrect State Property No. for the Dell Latitude E5570 Laptop from our WIC Inventory as listed:
State Property No. Description of Property
469240 Dell Latitude E5570 Laptop
469241 Dell Latitude E5570 Laptop
469242 Dell Latitude E5570 Laptop
469243 Dell Latitude E5570 Laptop
469244 Dell Latitude E5570 Laptop
469245 Dell Latitude E5570 Laptop

3. Requesting approval to add the 6 corrected Property No. for the Dell Latitude E5570 LT to our WIC Inventory as listed:
Property No. Description of Surplus Property
469258 Latitude E5570 LT(3D1VTC2)
469259 Latitude E5570 LT(GJ1VTC2)
469260 Latitude E5570 LT(D4PTTC2)
469261 Latitude E5570 LT(B6YSTC2)
469262 Latitude E5570 LT(H5YSTC2)
469263 Latitude E5570 LT(BXKQTC2
 
B. 67222   Requesting approval of a one-time waiver of the Hidalgo County travel Policy section #9. Coordination of Travel a.-b.-c.-d. This is for the payment of mileage to various WIC Department employees that had to attend the mandatory TXIN Mosaic Training that was divided into 2 separate sessions on August 6-9 and August 13-16, 2018 at the McAllen Convention Center Embassy Suites, McAllen, Texas. This expense will be paid with WIC Grant funds (TXIN Extra Funding) no General funds will be used.
 
22.   Planning Department:
 
A. 67214   1. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request
a. J.A. Garcia Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Juan Angel Garcia) (Minnesota Road & 3 Mile Line)
No. of Lots: 2 Single Family
Flood Zone: C & A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation within the proposed lots and surface runoff will drain into Minnesota Road Side Ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s
Paved: Yes, Minnesota Road paved.

2. Preliminary Approval
a. Mesquite Xrossing Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Daniel Alaniz) (FM 88 & Mile 14 North Road)
No. of Lots: 5 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff along the front area of the lots discharging into existing TxDOT system.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s
Paved: Yes, FM 88 paved.

b. Las Palmas Del Norte Subdivision No. 3 Phase II- Pct. 3 (Oscar & Noralinda G. Garza) (Mile 5 North Road & La Homa Road)
No. of Lots: 43 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by a storm drainage pipe system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s
Paved: Yes, Mile 5 North Road is paved and 4 internal streets to be paved.

c. Solana Verde Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Kyndel W. Bennett) (Mile 14 ½ North Road & FM 88)
No. of Lots: 60 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by a storm drainage pipe system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s
Paved: Yes, Mile 14 ½ North Road paved and 3 internal streets to be paved.

d. Camino De Abram Subdivision Phase II- Pct. 3 (Everman Development, LLC)
(Abram Road & Mile 3 North Road)
No. of Lots: 99 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by a storm sewer system discharging to an existing Regional Drainage Detention Facility.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s
Paved: Yes, Abram Road paved and 4 internal streets to be paved.

3. Final Approval
a. Lazy L Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Betty A. Lofton) (Mile 11 North Road & Mile 6 West Road)
No. of Lots: 2 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation within the proposed lots and surface runoff will drain onto
Mile 11 North Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Weslaco.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Mile 11 North Road paved.

b. Amended Plat of San Jacinto Estates No. 4 Phase I Subdivision- Pct. 1 (San Jacinto Estates Enterprises, LLC)
(Mile 14 North Road & FM 1015)
No. of Lots: 45 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by a storm drainage pipe system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Mile 14 North Road and 4 internal streets are paved.

c. Amigo Estates Commercial Subdivision- Pct. 4 (CRV Investments LLC) (FM 2812 & Cesar Chavez Road)
No. of Lot: 1 Commercial
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by onsite detention based on the approved site plan at the development permit stage.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, existing OSSF
Paved: Yes, FM 2812 paved.
 
23.   Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
 
A. 67230   1. Requesting approval of a waterline access agreement and application for installation of a fire hydrant for fire protection purposes with North Alamo Water Supply Corporation for the Pct 2 CRC Youth Facility in San Juan, TX, with authority for the County Judge to execute the Agreement and application.
2. Approval of payment to North Alamo Water Supply Corporation in the amount of $850.00 for legal fees required to process the waterline access agreement, for the Pct 2 CRC Youth Facility in San Juan, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
24.   Budget & Management:
 
A. 67180   Various Departments (1100):
Approval of the following salary schedule changes, effective 10/15/18:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Grade/Step Proposed Grade/Step
Step Adjustment (Promotion) 160-001 0036 Procurement Specialist G09/S01 G09/S02
Step Adjustment (Promotion) 280-002 0038 Detention Sergeant G04/S01 G04/S03
Step Adjustment (Promotion) 280-001 0019 Lieutenant G12/S01 G12/S03
 
B. 67162   FY 2018 JAG Program (1282):
1. Approval to accept the FY18 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Award in the amount of $45,971.00 and authorization for County Judge to sign and initial required documents.
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY18 JAG Award.
3. Approval of appropriation of funds for the FY18 JAG Award.
 
C. 67122   Texas Vine Program (1283):
Discussion, consideration, and action to enter into a Service Agreement Renewal between Appriss and Hidalgo County for the period of September 1, 2018 to August 31, 2019 in the amount of $28,546.78 and authorization for County Judge to sign the required documents.
 
D. 67087   Title IV-E Child Welfare Services (1100):
Approval of the revised Title IV-E Child Welfare Services Grant Budget (Contract #23941009) for October 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019.
 
E.   Budget Appropriations:
 
1. 67246   Pct 1 Rd Maint (1200):
Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds into Pct 1 Road Maintenance (1200) in the total amount of $94,000.00 to fund anticipated expenditures for the remainder of the year.
 
2. 67261   Capital Projects Funds (13XX):
a. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from interest earnings and other misc. revenue from various capital project funds.
b. Approval of 2018 appropriations and/or interfund transfers to fund various Capital Projects.
 
3. 67192   Elections Contract §31.100 (1100):
Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds in the amount of $50,000.00 to fund anticipated overtime expenditures.
 
4. 67176   Court Reporter Services Fund (1239):
Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds for the Court Reporter Services Fund (1239) in the amount of $33,850.98 to fund other professional services.
 
5. 67134   Approval of 2018 estimated revenues and appropriation in the total amount of $179,224,293.35 for bond proceeds, bond premium, and issuance costs received for Certificate of Obligation, Series 2018A and 2018B as well as Refunding Bonds, Series 2018C.
 
25.  
Purchasing Department - Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
 
A.   Hidalgo County
 
1. 67270  
Discussion, consideration, action to include Armando Garza, Jr., as an approved designee to the VMS Group for the New Hidalgo County Courthouse Project (will now be known as VMSA Group)
 
2. 67240  
CLARIFICATION regarding applicable funding sources to action taken on HCCC meeting of October 09, 2018 under R/AI #67085 for the end of year purchase order deadlines for MAJOR PURCHASES OF NOVEMBER 9, 2018 AND MINOR PURCHASES OF NOVEMBER 30, 2018 TO REFLECT EXCEPTIONS TO THE DEADLINES APPLY TO GRANTS, SPECIAL REVENUE AND/OR CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS WHICH ALSO INCLUDE SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND FOOD PURCHASES.
 
B.   Pct. 1
 
1. 67231  
A. Acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Edcouch for certain improvement to FM 1015 (Mile 12 to SH107).
B. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement in it's desires to assist each other in multiple projects to be defined by mutual agreement in which both the City and the County would benefit from the outcome of the work (the “Work”) by decreasing the cost of services and increasing the quality of life for both the citizens of the County and the City.
 
2. 67224   Pct. 1 is requesting acceptance and approval of Supplemental No. 1 for L&G Consulting Engineers, Contract No. C-18-196-08-14 resulting in the removal of Level Service Analysis and revised/substituted with Engineering with Preliminary Engineering, and the addition of Project Management(with an estimated cost increase/decrease of $0.00) for services under Work Authorization No.1 for the Pct 1 FM 1015 Project.
 
3. 67223  
Pct. 1 is requesting acceptance and approval of Supplemental No. 1 for L&G Consulting Engineers, Contract No. C-18-195-07-31 resulting in the removal of Feasibility Studies and revised/substituted with Preliminary Engineering, and the addition of Project Management(with an estimated cost increase/decrease of $0.00) for services under Work Authorization No.1 for the Pct 1 Mile 6 (M11-SH107) Project.
 
4. 67158   Pct. 1 Rd. Maintenance:
Requesting approval for payment of claim from vendor, Frontera Materials, Inc. for Invoice # 218-12396 in the amount of $1,214.27 with authority of County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
 
C.   Pct. 2
 
1. 67277  
A. Presentation of scoring grid for RFQ/P No. 2018-164-09-05-RFV, “Prof. Engineering Services for Inspection, Material Testing, and Construction Management for the Regional Linear Park Project-Phase II from Ridge Road to Hall Acres Road in Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2":
B2Z ENGINEERING SAMES, INC. GUZMAN & MUNOZ ENGINEERING
AND SURVEYING, INC.
EVALUATOR #1 92 85 75
EVALUATOR #2 97 75 72
EVALUATOR #3 98 80 75
TOTAL 287 240 222
RANKING

B. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional engineering services agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm of ___________________.
 
D.   Pct. 4
 
1. 67227  
A. Pursuant to Hidalgo County's Exiting Elected Official Expenditure Policy, requesting approval of "Expenditure" [which exceeds the transaction amount] for Precinct #4 in connection with the contracting of a public relations company/firm.

B. Acceptance and approval of an initial two year consulting and other related services contract [$54K/yr.] between awarded vendor, ABC Consulting Group and HC-Pct #4 through county's membership/participation in Region 8 Education Service Center Cooperative Purchasing Program TIPS with authority to execute agreement subject to legal counsel's final legal review as to form including compliance with Form 1295 and insurance requirements.
 
2. 67110  
Requesting approval of claim for the vendor identified below, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after reviewing and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor as product was ordered, picked up and used [through an existing open Purchase Order] after the expiration of the contract:
Vendor Invoice Date Amount
Frontera 218-12217 08/22/18 $2,228.47
 
E.   IT Department
 
1. 67279  
Pursuant to procurement packet, requesting action to approve evaluating committee for: "Countywide Internet Connection & Connectivity" - RFP No. 2017-314-08-29-HGO including, but not limited to, the following options:
A. Recommended evaluation committee as presented for consideration by IT:
Leonel Torres, Network/Infrastructure Administrator
Judith Escamilla, Senior IT Manager
Renan Ramirez, Senior IT Manager
Stan Ramos, Admin Operations Coordinator with
Recommended alternate evaluator:
Rigoberto Hinojosa, Director of Operations' OR,

B. Other as selected/designated by Commissioners Court.
 
2. 67268  
Requesting authorization to enter into a 12 month agreement with SmartCom Telephone, for Point-To-Point Fiber Services for the Hidalgo County Courthouse with authority for the County Judge to sign all required documentation and subject to compliance with Form 1295 when/if applicable.
 
F.   Health & Human Services Dept.
 
1. 67252  
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Local Government Code 262.024(a)(2):"An item necessary to preserve or protect the public health or safety of the residents of the county"

B. Requesting authority to enter into a Regional Insertion Order Agreement with approval to execute same with National CineMedia, LLC for the Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department for: On Screen Regional segment advertisement "Theater Advertisement" through Requisition #381003 in the total amount of $15,120.00 for the purpose of providing Public Health Awareness Outreach Services as necessary to protect the health and safety of the residents of Hidalgo County and subject to Form 1295 and when applicable. With authority for the County Judge to sign all required documentation.
 
2. 67156  
Requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between City of Mission and Hidalgo County in connection with holding the 15th Annual Epidemiology and Immunizations Conference on Notifiable Conditions and ZIKA for purposes of Public Health and Welfare and to make the most efficient use of resources and further described and detailed in the ILA document attached herein.
 
G.   Sheriff's Office
 
1. 67304  
A. Requesting an exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) professional services

B.Presentation of the scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County’s approved “pool”of professional engineering services providers required for the Design/Construction of Detention Barracks to be erected at current HC Adult Detention Facility;
SCORING & EVALUATION GRID
B2Z L & G ENG HALFF
Evaluator 1 87 74 78
Ranking

C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm of ____________________ for professional engineering services required for “DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION OF DETENTION BARRACKS TO BE ERECTED AT CURRENT HC ADULT DETENTION FACILITY”.
 
2. 67155  
Acceptance and approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion from contractor, Hunt and Woodruff Construction Co., LLC, for the “Conversion of 3 Existing Cells into Padded Security Cells at the Hidalgo County Jail” as submitted and certified by engineer, Halff Associates, Project No. 2017-301-01-16 with authority for the Hidalgo County Sheriff to sign documentation.
 
H.   County Clerk
 
1. 67115  
Requesting the continuation of the preservation of Deed and Official Records volumes 1324-1550 with Kofile Technology, Inc. through HC membership/participation with TXMAS contract #18-3602 in the amount of $572,040.00 for the Hidalgo County Clerk's Office-Req. #380507 subject to receipt/compliance with Form 1295.
 
26.   Open Forum
 
27.   Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072 & 551.087 to discuss the following:
 
A.   Real Estate Acquisition
 
B.   Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C. 67295   Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Orchid.
 
D. 67196   C-1942-16-J; Cesar Rojas Mansanarez and Elena Cortez v Hidalgo County
 
E. 67211   C-0152-16-C; Santiago Zavala v. County of Hidalgo
 
F. 67300   Cause No. CL-18-5022-G; Jesus Esqueda vs. County of Hidalgo and Roberto Perez
 
G. 67307   Cause No. SC18-0088-J41; Subrogation Claim against Defendant Guadalupe Ramirez
 
H. 67160   Claim of Krystal Escalante
 
I. 67220   Claim of San Juanita Vasquez, Angel Diaz & Sofia Diaz, a minor
 
J. 67205   Claim of David Ochoa, Jr.
 
K. 67207   Claim of David Ochoa
 
28.  
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A) (4) "a Professional Service" for the "provision of legal services/representation in connection with litigation."

B. Engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement (subject to compliance with HB1295)
 
29.   Open Session:
 
A.   Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
 
B.   Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C. 67296   Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Orchid.
 
D. 67197   C-1942-16-J; Cesar Rojas Mansanarez and Elena Cortez v Hidalgo County
 
E. 67212   C-0152-16-C; Santiago Zavala v. County of Hidalgo
 
F. 67301   Cause No. CL-18-5022-G; Jesus Esqueda vs. County of Hidalgo and Roberto Perez
 
G. 67308   Cause No. SC18-0088-J41; Subrogation Claim against Defendant Guadalupe Ramirez
 
H. 67161   Claim of Krystal Escalante
 
I. 67221   Claim of San Juanita Vasquez, Angel Diaz & Sofia Diaz, a minor
 
J. 67206   Claim of David Ochoa, Jr.
 
K. 67208   Claim of David Ochoa
 
30.   Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
31.   Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
32.   Adjourn
 

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